ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

“If it sucks we’ll do it” was the motto of this exceptional former Dallas Swat operator. Chris Webb worked over 20 years with Dallas PD and now works for the Texas Attorney General’s Fugitive Unit. You will not hear a more genuine story of perseverance, spirituality and the highest display of being a team player in the high stakes world of Swat in a major city. Sit back and listen to the great Chris Webb tell when he found his “Why” in Dallas Swat and why he is the ultimate teammate. 

Critical incident:

Infant hostage on 5800 Martel, Dallas, Texas on 6/20/2007

Acronyms/Phrases:

APC- Armored personnel carrier

EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

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“Scarred but not scorned”

Listen to the career and courageous story of survival of Dallas Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief of Arson Investigations Eric Beal. Chief Beal was badly burned as a rookie firefighter, persevered, and fought to rise through the ranks to command arson investigations in Dallas, Texas. 

Terms used in this episode: CRT-Crime Response Team

This episode is our first sit down with a true first responder supporter on an epic scale. Betsy Orton is the Executive Director of the Dickey Foundation and leads a Foundation that raises funds for protective gear and trauma equipment for police and fire departments across the country. Dickey’s BBQ is an American staple as they are celebrating their 80th anniversary.  
Betsy tells why matriarch Maureen Dickey and the Dickey family do what they do. 
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Facing the Dragon 
Continuation of Dallas Police Detective Matt Banes as he discusses 7/7/2016 in Dallas, Texas and his actions as he responded to the active scene as a member of Dallas SWAT that day.
This day was one of the most horrific and tragic days for policing in America with the City of Dallas losing five great men that day along with others being physically wounded. To this day, the emotional damage from that tragic event is evident. This interview is one officer’s riveting perspective of being involved in this prolific event. 

Critical Incident discussed: July 7th 2016, El Centro College, Dallas, Texas.

The City lost 5 officers from this ambush attack. 

Acronyms/Phrases:

Tag Beats- Targeted areas within the city that, through crime stats, are deemed to drive the city's crime rate.

On the X, Pushing to the X- Refers to being in direct line of fire and also rushing to the gunfire. 

Part 1 of Dallas PD Narcotics Detective Matt Banes. This DPD warrior's story is the epitome of street survival as he relies on his supreme mental preparation and strong faith. From surviving a gunfight alone with two armed suspects to a street brawl with a drug-fueled suspect, this lawman has endured and continues serving the City of Dallas.

Dallas PD Gang Unit Detective Norman Smith

End of Watch: January 6, 2009

Listen to retired Dallas PD Lieutenant Bob Owens' story of serving his country as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran while serving in Vietnam. Lt. Owens began his 40 year Dallas Police career in 1974 as he was a trailblazer in innovation in training, leadership and cementing a tactical mindset in SWAT that is still cemented today. Lt. Owens served many divisions in the Dallas Police Dept: Patrol, Narcotics, SWAT, Inservice and Basic Training. 

He helped start the Dallas Narcotic unit street squad in the early 1990s as the bloody Jamaican drug wars started and saw the city of Dallas have the most homicide in its history.

His command over SWAT and training was legendary as he helped mold a tactical and training mindset for this great unit. 

*Discuss hostage situation from Nov 12th 2003 when a gunman shot and injured Dallas Officers Mike Flusche, Eddie Coffey, and Mike Patino. SWAT responded and took gunfire to their ballistic shield as they approached. 

 

Inservice- Training for active officers

Basic Academy- refers to the rookie police academy

Range Master- The hand selected supervisor that commands the pistol range on the Dallas Police Dept.

Detective Larry Bromley

End of Watch Wednesday, December 11, 1991

 

“The great lie is whatever it is….you’re going through it completely alone”

Former Dallas PD turned U.S. Marshal - Chris White tells his engaging story of survival as he confronted armed shooting suspects twice in the line of duty. His training and his strong faith contributed to his success in the professional world as well as his personal life. This is a truly inspiring story told by a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, former MMA pro-fighter, devoted family man, and dedicated law man. 

Acronyms/Phrases:

DRT- Dead Right There

Backstop- Chris refers to his site picture, behind line of site behind suspect, if he were to engage armed suspect in the vehicle.

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1) Be impeccable with your word

2) Don’t take anything personal

3) Don’t make assumptions

4) Do your best

Senior Corporal Misty Vancuren shares her story of an amazing life and career with Dallas PD.  She spent a decade in Dallas SWAT as an operator and trainer, and now works in the FBI Intelligence Unit. A former Oklahoma University basketball player and former Golden Gloves champion, this officer is as accomplished personally as she is professionally. 

*Update: Misty honorably retired from DPD and now continues to serve in the academia world teaching youth law enforcement. She will continue to be a member of the show as time will allow. She is forever my friend and one of the most incredible people I have ever known. -Joe King

Critical incident:

Infant hostage rescue on 5800 Martel, Dallas, Texas on 6/20/2007

 

Hear Dallas PD SGT Ed Lujan's incredible story of survival and recovery after a critical incident in 2015 in which a suspect ran him over three times with an SUV.  Ed’s mental and physical recovery is an inspiring story of strength, faith, and sheer willpower. 

Sgt. Lujan's recovery came from his incredible support system in the Dallas Police Department and his amazing wife, Marcela Lujan.

Ed became ATO chair in January 2019 and quickly added new board members and expanded the confidential counseling program by adding new counselors that reach all areas of the Dallas metroplex.

CRITICAL INCIDENT: 

Sgt. Lujan was run over three times, outside a Dallas Nightclub, on November 8th 2015 at 2435 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas.

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